1. Welcome to Unit 4 Seminar!

2. Slid e 2 Common Skin Condition Symptoms cutaneous lesions or eruptions pruritis (itching) pain edema (swelling) erythema (redness) inflammation

3. Slid e 3 Common Diseases of the Skin Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis Contact dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Psoriasis Acne Vulgaris Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands Herpes zoster (shingles) Acute inflammatory eruption of painful vesicles

4. Practice Contact dermatitis can be induced by A. irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy. B. the varicella-zoster virus. C. the aging process. D. none of the above.

5. Psoriasis

6. Psoriatic Nail Dystrophy

7. Factors Which Aggravate Psoriasis

8. Treatment for Psoriasis

9. Over-the-Counter Treatment Available

10. Treatment for Acne

11. Laser and Light Treatment

12. Costly Treatment for Acne Blue Light Therapy Proactiv Solution

13. Over-the-Counter Medications

14. Practice The cause of acne vulgaris is A. unknown. B. thought to be linked to hormonal changes and predisposed by heredity. C. accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles. D. all of the above.

15. Drug Interactions

16. Impetigo

17. Risk Factors for Developing Impetigo

18. Treating Impetigo

19. Pediculosis ?

20. Pediculosis

21. Pediculosis Capitis

22. Practice The following statement(s) is(are) true about scabies and pediculosis A. They are two most common parasitic infections to infest man. B. Both are caused by impairment of blood supply to the skin. C. They are diagnosed by visualization of the ulcers. D. All of the above are true

23. Herpes Zoster Chickenpox is a precursor to shingles Both are caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus Virus is not eliminated from body Inhabits neuronal cell bodies Anti-viral treatment can reduce the severity and duration ◦ 7-10 days ◦ Within 72 hrs of appearance

24. Practice Causes of alopecia (baldness) include A. chemotherapy and other medications. B. aging and heredity factors. C. certain systemic diseases. D. All of the above

25. Practice The ABCDEs of malignant melanoma include A. family history, sunburn, large moles, bleeding, and previous cancer. B. asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and elevation. C. neither of the above. D. both a and b

26. Practice Inflammation of the joints caused by the excessive uric acid levels in the blood and joints is A. myositis. B. bursitis. C. fibrositis. D. gouty arthritis

27. What Disease/Condition Am I?